*Moving up the YA Career Ladder (Ticketed Event-$129) Half day preconference, 12:30 to 5:30. Learn how to move up the career ladder successfully! Participants will: Identify career options for YA librarians; Understand how to identify and sharpen skills needed to successfully transition careers; Learn how to effectively write resumes and CVs; Assess their management style and identify the management style of others. Whether you are a new or seasoned librarian, this preconference will provide you with the practical tools and information that you will be able to begin using immediately.

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=ALA=

+

==ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash==

+

Saturday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.<br>

+

ALA will rock the Art Institute of Chicago for

+

the 10th Anniversary Scholarship Bash. This

+

is your chance to discover new works of art

+

and visit your favorites without fighting the

+

crowds because the building will only be

+

open to those who buy a ticket to the Bash.

+

Tickets: Advance $40 and Onsite $45

−

*YALSA Happy Hour & Fashion Show, 5-7pm. Steven Rosengard of Project Runway season 4, hosts YALSA's first ever fashion show and librarian makeover. We'll highlight the fashion of well-dressed librarians and give you tips on how to dress successfully (and inexpensively) for the library work place. Each person who registers for the event will receive a free drink coupon courtesy of Hyperion Books for Children. Ticketed event - $10.

+

==Inaugural Banquet==

+

Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. – midnight<br>

+

Join us in celebrating the inauguration of

+

Camila Alire as she assumes the role of

+

the new American Library Association

+

President. The night will also recognize the

+

incoming Divisional presidents and new

+

board members. Dinner and entertainment

+

will round out the evening.

+

Speakers: Jim Rettig, Current American Library

+

Association President; Camila Alire,

+

Incoming American Library Association

+

President

+

Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $89

−

==Saturday==

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==Libraries Build Communities==

−

*Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon (Ticketed Event - $59), Saturday, 12-1:30. Come join us for lunch and listen to the winner of the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award, which honors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work that have been popular over a period of time, speak about their writing. The annual award is administered by YALSA, the fastest growing division of ALA, and sponsored by School Library Journal magazine.

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Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br>

+

Register to participate in this day-long service

+

effort to help local libraries and the community!

+

All participants will be notified in advance

+

of the various projects and will be able to

+

pick the one in which they wish to participate.

+

Your registration fee will be contributed

+

to local library funds. Lunch, transportation,

+

and a participation T-shirt are included.

+

Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $10

+

==Chapter Leaders Orientation==

+

Friday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br>

+

'''Chapter Relations Committee'''

+

The Orientation for Chapter Leaders Workshop,

+

presented by the ALA Chapter Relations

+

Committee at each ALA Midwinter and

+

Annual, provides a great opportunity for you,

+

as Chapter Leaders (especially incoming

+

leaders), to meet together and discuss topics

+

of interest. The program provides a full agenda

+

on a variety of topics to help prepare

+

you to lead your association. Presentation areas

+

will include Membership Development,

+

Organizational Excellence, New Revenue

+

Ideas, Media Training, and Advocacy.

+

Speakers: to be announced

+

Tickets: ALA Member, $70; Division/RT Member,

+

$60; Non-Member, $70; Student, $50

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==Sunday==

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==Many Voices, One Nation Chicago==

−

*Morris Award Presentation & YA Author Coffee Klatch (Ticketed Event - $19), 8:30am-10am. For the first part of this event, come hear the first Morris Award winner's speech. Then we'll transition to our 'speed dating' with the authors where you can enjoy coffee and meet with YALSA's award winning authors! This informal coffee klatch will give you an opportunity to meet authors who have appeared on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults lists. The coffee klatch & 'speed dating' portion of the event is sponsored by Hyperion Books for Children.

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Friday, July 10, 6-9pm, Palmer House State Ballroom <br>

+

[http://ala.org/annual Registration requested but not required]<br>

+

$10<br>

+

Don't miss this annual celebration of the literary diversity and creativity that enriches our world. This inspiring event will showcase the talent and imagination of writers from across the land as they weave a tapestry of spoken word, expressing the myriad of experiences from our varied ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle traditions, and our fundamental unity within the global human family. If you've experienced a MVON, you know that this is an unforgettable conference kick-off. Book-signing reception included. Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $10. Featuring: Nami Mun, fiction writer; George Watsky, Spoken word performer; Janice Harrington, poet and librarian; Ed Bok Lee, fiction and poetry author; Rachel Zucker, poet and creator of "Staring Today: Poems for the first Hundred Days".

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==Mobile Services: On the Road to the Future==

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Sunday, July 12<br />

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10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.<br />

+

McCormick Place South S103b-d<br />

+

OLOS<br />

+

This session is designed to provide inspiration and practical ideas about the future of mobile library service. Whether you are already mobile or considering a new service, hear about and participate in round table discussions on advocacy, environmentally

+

friendly vehicles and alternative fuels, mobile service options, marketing, and Bookmobile 101. This content-filled program will conclude with an inspirational lunch presentation. Ticketed event.<br />

*Michael L. Printz Program and Reception (Ticketed Event--$29), 8-10pm. The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. The annual award is administered by YALSA and sponsored by Booklist magazine. Come listen to the winner and honor book authors speak about their writing, followed by a dessert reception.

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Friday, July, 10, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

+

'''PPO'''

+

Experience spectacular theater while supporting

+

the ALA Cultural Communities

+

Fund. Ticket price includes admission to

+

“500 Clown and the Elephant Deal” at

+

Chicago’s renowned Steppenwolf Theater,

+

cocktail reception and talk-back with

+

cast and creatives following the performance.

+

Loosely inspired by the works of

+

Bertolt Brecht,”500 Clown and the Elephant

+

Deal” combines a rocking band, an

+

enthusiastic Mistress of Ceremonies, and

+

a daring crew in a fierce, runaway tale

+

with spontaneous characters and dangerous

+

stunts.

+

Tickets: $100

+

==See Doctorow’s “Little Brother” LIVE!==

+

Come join Cory Doctorow and your friends from the Freedom to Read Foundation at the July 9 performance of Little Brother, a stage version of Doctorow’s award-winning novel. The show, an original production of the Griffin Theatre Company, has gotten some great reviews. It will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.

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==Tuesday==

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Doctorow will be at the July 9 performance, and will answer questions after the show. Little Brother is an homage to George Orwell’s classic 1984, updated to tackle today’s issues regarding privacy, surveillance, and technology. It is a nominee for the 2009 Hugo Award for best novel.

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Tickets are limited, so email ftrf@ala.org *now* or call (312) 280-4226 to order your ticket. Tickets are $25, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Freedom to Read Foundation. Visa/MasterCard/American Express only.

+

+

http://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=361 for details.

+

+

=ALA-APA=

+

==ALA-APA Award and Networking Breakfast==

+

Sunday, July 12, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.<br>

+

'''ALA-APA'''

+

The winner of the Sirsi-Dynix - ALA-APA Award

+

for Promoting Salaries will be honored at this

+

breakfast. It is also an opportunity to network

+

with colleagues who are interested in unions.

+

The Speaker will be announced.

+

Tickets: Free, though donations are accepted.

+

+

=EMIERT=

+

==Lift Every Voice and Read: Everything you wanted to know about the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles, and more==

+

Monday, July 13, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.<br />

+

McCormick Place West W-180<br />

+

EMIERT<br />

+

Treat yourself to three 50-minute sessions on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards:

+

*Using Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning titles to engage readers in schools and public libraries: An author/educator review panel’s overview on state standards and curriculumrelated opportunities;

+

*Enhancing diversity in library services: Making links with community partners who work with youth;

+

*Creative opportunities for community involvement: Intergenerational book discussions, community-wide reading programs, and more! $100 registration includes a copy of The Coretta Scott King Book Awards 1971-2009 (40th Anniversary edition), Henrietta M. Smith, editor, and a ticket to the 2009 Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast the next day, Tuesday, July 14, 7 to 9 a.m.<br />

+

Tickets: Advance, $100 (no onsite tickets)

+

+

==The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast==

+

Tuesday, July 14<br />

+

7:00 – 9:00 a.m.<br />

+

HYATT Grand Ballroom<br />

+

EMIERT<br />

+

Celebrate 40 years and 110 award-winning African American authors and illustrators of 162 books for children and youth at the 2009 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast! A spectacular tribute to American literature that is not to be missed! Reserve your tickets

+

($50) for this inspirational event. If space is still available, tickets can be purchased onsite until Sunday, July 12, 2009 from ALA.<br />

Reserve a table of ten for The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast. Deadline for purchasing reserved tables is March 15, 2009.<br />

+

Tickets: Advance, $500 (no onsite tickets)

+

+

=FTRF=

+

==Freedom to Read Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala==

+

Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

+

'''Freedom to Read Foundation'''

+

Join the Freedom to Read Foundation in

+

celebrating 40 years of history! FTRF, ALA’s

+

First Amendment legal defense arm, is having

+

a gala dinner and awards event at

+

the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute

+

of Chicago. (This is the first non-museum

+

function planned for this amazing space;

+

attendees will be able to view the art in

+

the new galleries!) Help commemorate

+

FTRF’s successes in keeping books on the

+

shelves and protecting free speech. Reception

+

starts at 6:30 p.m., Dinner starts

+

at 7:30 p.m.

+

Speakers: Scott Turow

+

Tickets: Advance $125

+

+

=GLBTRT=

+

==Stonewall Book Awards Brunch Celebration==

+

Monday, July 13<br />

+

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<br />

+

McCormick Place West W-196b<br />

+

GLBTRT<br />

+

The Stonewall Book Award-Barbara Gittings Literature Award and the Stonewall Book Award-Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award are presented to English language works published the year prior to the announcement date. The award, which consists of a commemorative plaque and a cash stipend, will be presented to the winning authors or editors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the time of conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased at the GLBT Round Table Social on Sunday night, and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.<br />

Tickets on sale via your ALA 2009 Annual Conference registration or by directly contacting Mary Konkel, VRT Gala Chair at konkel@cod.edu or 630-942-2662 or fill the form at the bottom of the Gala flyer.[http://ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/vrt/vrtconferenceinfo/vrtgala2009.pdf] NOTE: Seating is limited to 200 attendees.

+

+

=AASL=

+

+

==AASL Awards Luncheon==

+

Monday, July 13, noon – 2:00 p.m.<br>

+

Celebrate the accomplishments of your

+

colleagues and enjoy lunch at the presentation

+

of the 2009 AASL Awards, including

+

the prestigious National School Library

+

Media Program of the Year Award. Special

+

guest speaker is Barbara Kerley, awardwinning

+

author of several books including

+

Greetings From Planet Earth and What to

+

do about Alice. Immediately following the

+

Awards Luncheon is the AASL President’s

+

Reception providing the opportunity to

+

meet and greet the AASL President, Board

+

Members and other member leaders.

+

Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $59

+

+

==Independent Schools Section (ISS) Library Tour==

+

Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – noon<br>

+

Join us as we visit Chicago-area independent

+

school library media centers. Coach

+

transportation is provided.

+

Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $45

+

Event Code: AA6

+

Independent Schools Section

+

(ISS) Social

+

Sunday, July 12, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

+

Join your Independent Schools Section

+

friends and colleagues for an informational

+

social.

+

Tickets: $35

+

+

+

=ALSC=

+

+

==Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet==

+

Sunday July 12, 6:00 – 11 p.m.<br>

+

Join us for this gala to celebrate the Newbery

+

and Caldecott Medalists and Honorees,

+

authors and illustrators of the year’s

+

most distinguished books for children, and

+

this year’s Wilder Award winner. Cocktails

+

(cash bar) available prior to dinner; doors

+

open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $94 and

+

will be available at the Online Registration

+

Counter until the event is sold out, or noon

+

Friday, whichever occurs first. No tickets

+

will be available at the door.

+

Speakers: Winners of the 2009 Newbery,

+

Caldecott, and Wilder Medals

+

Tickets: $94

+

+

New Members Round Table Members are eligible to win tickets to the Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet with the [[NMRT Marshall Cavendish Award]].

+

+

=ALTAFF=

+

+

==Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!==

+

Thursday, July 9, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.<br>

+

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with ALA Conference Services, presents an evening with Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio’s weekly hour-long quiz program. ALTAFF has purchased all 500 seats in Chicago’s Chase Auditorium and will pack the house with librarians and library supporters as a fundraiser for the newly established division during the ALA Annual Conference, held July 9-15 in Chicago.

+

+

Host Peter Sagal, official scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel of the nation’s foremost pundits, including Paula Poundstone, will play this witty and quirky weekly quiz show, which is broadcast in 50 states on 440 public radio stations with a weekly listenership of 2.5 million. The podcast consistently ranks in the iTunes Today’s Top Podcasts list. Tickets are $30 each or $40 for the VIP section and may be purchased through ALA Conference Services.

ALA

ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash

Saturday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.
ALA will rock the Art Institute of Chicago for
the 10th Anniversary Scholarship Bash. This
is your chance to discover new works of art
and visit your favorites without fighting the
crowds because the building will only be
open to those who buy a ticket to the Bash.
Tickets: Advance $40 and Onsite $45

Inaugural Banquet

Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. – midnight
Join us in celebrating the inauguration of
Camila Alire as she assumes the role of
the new American Library Association
President. The night will also recognize the
incoming Divisional presidents and new
board members. Dinner and entertainment
will round out the evening.
Speakers: Jim Rettig, Current American Library
Association President; Camila Alire,
Incoming American Library Association
President
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $89

Libraries Build Communities

Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register to participate in this day-long service
effort to help local libraries and the community!
All participants will be notified in advance
of the various projects and will be able to
pick the one in which they wish to participate.
Your registration fee will be contributed
to local library funds. Lunch, transportation,
and a participation T-shirt are included.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $10

Chapter Leaders Orientation

Friday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Chapter Relations Committee
The Orientation for Chapter Leaders Workshop,
presented by the ALA Chapter Relations
Committee at each ALA Midwinter and
Annual, provides a great opportunity for you,
as Chapter Leaders (especially incoming
leaders), to meet together and discuss topics
of interest. The program provides a full agenda
on a variety of topics to help prepare
you to lead your association. Presentation areas
will include Membership Development,
Organizational Excellence, New Revenue
Ideas, Media Training, and Advocacy.
Speakers: to be announced
Tickets: ALA Member, $70; Division/RT Member,
$60; Non-Member, $70; Student, $50

Many Voices, One Nation Chicago

Friday, July 10, 6-9pm, Palmer House State Ballroom Registration requested but not required
$10
Don't miss this annual celebration of the literary diversity and creativity that enriches our world. This inspiring event will showcase the talent and imagination of writers from across the land as they weave a tapestry of spoken word, expressing the myriad of experiences from our varied ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle traditions, and our fundamental unity within the global human family. If you've experienced a MVON, you know that this is an unforgettable conference kick-off. Book-signing reception included. Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $10. Featuring: Nami Mun, fiction writer; George Watsky, Spoken word performer; Janice Harrington, poet and librarian; Ed Bok Lee, fiction and poetry author; Rachel Zucker, poet and creator of "Staring Today: Poems for the first Hundred Days".

Mobile Services: On the Road to the Future

Sunday, July 12
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
McCormick Place South S103b-d
OLOS
This session is designed to provide inspiration and practical ideas about the future of mobile library service. Whether you are already mobile or considering a new service, hear about and participate in round table discussions on advocacy, environmentally
friendly vehicles and alternative fuels, mobile service options, marketing, and Bookmobile 101. This content-filled program will conclude with an inspirational lunch presentation. Ticketed event.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $25

See 500 Clown at Steppenwolf Theatre - A Fundraiser for the ALA Cultural Communities Fund

Friday, July, 10, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
PPO
Experience spectacular theater while supporting
the ALA Cultural Communities
Fund. Ticket price includes admission to
“500 Clown and the Elephant Deal” at
Chicago’s renowned Steppenwolf Theater,
cocktail reception and talk-back with
cast and creatives following the performance.
Loosely inspired by the works of
Bertolt Brecht,”500 Clown and the Elephant
Deal” combines a rocking band, an
enthusiastic Mistress of Ceremonies, and
a daring crew in a fierce, runaway tale
with spontaneous characters and dangerous
stunts.
Tickets: $100

See Doctorow’s “Little Brother” LIVE!

Come join Cory Doctorow and your friends from the Freedom to Read Foundation at the July 9 performance of Little Brother, a stage version of Doctorow’s award-winning novel. The show, an original production of the Griffin Theatre Company, has gotten some great reviews. It will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.

Doctorow will be at the July 9 performance, and will answer questions after the show. Little Brother is an homage to George Orwell’s classic 1984, updated to tackle today’s issues regarding privacy, surveillance, and technology. It is a nominee for the 2009 Hugo Award for best novel.

Tickets are limited, so email ftrf@ala.org *now* or call (312) 280-4226 to order your ticket. Tickets are $25, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Freedom to Read Foundation. Visa/MasterCard/American Express only.

ALA-APA

ALA-APA Award and Networking Breakfast

Sunday, July 12, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.ALA-APA
The winner of the Sirsi-Dynix - ALA-APA Award
for Promoting Salaries will be honored at this
breakfast. It is also an opportunity to network
with colleagues who are interested in unions.
The Speaker will be announced.
Tickets: Free, though donations are accepted.

EMIERT

Lift Every Voice and Read: Everything you wanted to know about the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles, and more

Monday, July 13, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
McCormick Place West W-180
EMIERT
Treat yourself to three 50-minute sessions on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards:

Using Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning titles to engage readers in schools and public libraries: An author/educator review panel’s overview on state standards and curriculumrelated opportunities;

Enhancing diversity in library services: Making links with community partners who work with youth;

Creative opportunities for community involvement: Intergenerational book discussions, community-wide reading programs, and more! $100 registration includes a copy of The Coretta Scott King Book Awards 1971-2009 (40th Anniversary edition), Henrietta M. Smith, editor, and a ticket to the 2009 Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast the next day, Tuesday, July 14, 7 to 9 a.m.

Tickets: Advance, $100 (no onsite tickets)

The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast

Tuesday, July 14
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
HYATT Grand Ballroom
EMIERT
Celebrate 40 years and 110 award-winning African American authors and illustrators of 162 books for children and youth at the 2009 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast! A spectacular tribute to American literature that is not to be missed! Reserve your tickets
($50) for this inspirational event. If space is still available, tickets can be purchased onsite until Sunday, July 12, 2009 from ALA.
Tickets: Advance, $50; Onsite, $60

FTRF

Freedom to Read Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala

Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Freedom to Read Foundation
Join the Freedom to Read Foundation in
celebrating 40 years of history! FTRF, ALA’s
First Amendment legal defense arm, is having
a gala dinner and awards event at
the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute
of Chicago. (This is the first non-museum
function planned for this amazing space;
attendees will be able to view the art in
the new galleries!) Help commemorate
FTRF’s successes in keeping books on the
shelves and protecting free speech. Reception
starts at 6:30 p.m., Dinner starts
at 7:30 p.m.
Speakers: Scott Turow
Tickets: Advance $125

GLBTRT

Stonewall Book Awards Brunch Celebration

Monday, July 13
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
McCormick Place West W-196b
GLBTRT
The Stonewall Book Award-Barbara Gittings Literature Award and the Stonewall Book Award-Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award are presented to English language works published the year prior to the announcement date. The award, which consists of a commemorative plaque and a cash stipend, will be presented to the winning authors or editors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the time of conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased at the GLBT Round Table Social on Sunday night, and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $50

IRRT

International Librarians Reception

Monday, July 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
IRRT
Please join the International Relations Round
Table (IRRT) in welcoming and celebrating
with librarians from more than 80 countries
at the ALA Annual Conference. Open to all
conference attendees, this reception offers a
unique opportunity to network with hundreds
of information professionals from around the
world. Join us for a mixing of culture and
ideas, regional cuisine, hors d’oeuvres and
open bar (this event is free for international
librarians).
Tickets: Advance, $30; Onsite, $35

SRRT

Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast

Sunday, July 12, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
SRRT
Celebrate the intersections of feminism and
children’s literature at the Amelia Bloomer
Project breakfast. Speakers will be Mary Ann Gilpatrick of the
Chicago Women's Liberation Union and award-winning
author Laurie Halse Anderson; topics include
writing feminism into children’s books to the history of second
wave feminist activism in the Chicago
area. Bring a business card to enter the
drawing for a full set of books from the
most recent Amelia Bloomer list (www.libr.
org/ftf/bloomer.html or www.myspace.
com/amelia_bloomer_project).
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $30

VRT

2009 Video Round Table Gala: PBS AMERICAN MASTERS Series

Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.The Video Round Table will host a gala at the Gene Siskel Film Center[1] featuring directors from
the AMERICAN MASTERS series. This
award-winning PBS series is a celebration
of creativity in America, examining the
lives, works, and creative processes of our
most outstanding cultural artists. Directors
Nancy Porter and Laurie Block will provide
insight into the art of filmmaking as biography
and share recently produced film on
Louisa May Alcott and a work-in-progress
on Helen Keller.
Speakers:
Nancy Porter, producer/director;
Harriet Reisen, producer/writer of AMERICAN MASTERS Louisa May Alcott: The Woman behind Little Women;
Laurie Block, director/co-writer of AMERICAN MASTERS Becoming Helen Keller
Tickets: Advance and Onsite: ALA Member,
$30; Division/RT Member, $25; Non-
Member, $30; Student, $25
Tickets on sale via your ALA 2009 Annual Conference registration or by directly contacting Mary Konkel, VRT Gala Chair at konkel@cod.edu or 630-942-2662 or fill the form at the bottom of the Gala flyer.[2] NOTE: Seating is limited to 200 attendees.

AASL

AASL Awards Luncheon

Monday, July 13, noon – 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the accomplishments of your
colleagues and enjoy lunch at the presentation
of the 2009 AASL Awards, including
the prestigious National School Library
Media Program of the Year Award. Special
guest speaker is Barbara Kerley, awardwinning
author of several books including
Greetings From Planet Earth and What to
do about Alice. Immediately following the
Awards Luncheon is the AASL President’s
Reception providing the opportunity to
meet and greet the AASL President, Board
Members and other member leaders.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $59

ALSC

Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet

Sunday July 12, 6:00 – 11 p.m.
Join us for this gala to celebrate the Newbery
and Caldecott Medalists and Honorees,
authors and illustrators of the year’s
most distinguished books for children, and
this year’s Wilder Award winner. Cocktails
(cash bar) available prior to dinner; doors
open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $94 and
will be available at the Online Registration
Counter until the event is sold out, or noon
Friday, whichever occurs first. No tickets
will be available at the door.
Speakers: Winners of the 2009 Newbery,
Caldecott, and Wilder Medals
Tickets: $94

ALTAFF

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Thursday, July 9, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with ALA Conference Services, presents an evening with Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio’s weekly hour-long quiz program. ALTAFF has purchased all 500 seats in Chicago’s Chase Auditorium and will pack the house with librarians and library supporters as a fundraiser for the newly established division during the ALA Annual Conference, held July 9-15 in Chicago.

Host Peter Sagal, official scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel of the nation’s foremost pundits, including Paula Poundstone, will play this witty and quirky weekly quiz show, which is broadcast in 50 states on 440 public radio stations with a weekly listenership of 2.5 million. The podcast consistently ranks in the iTunes Today’s Top Podcasts list. Tickets are $30 each or $40 for the VIP section and may be purchased through ALA Conference Services.

ALTAFF Author Tea

Monday, July 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.ALTAFF
Join Lisa Scottoline and other bestselling authors
at this traditional event formerly sponsored
by Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Get a
chance to hear these authors discuss their
work while attendees enjoy finger sandwiches,
tea, and pastries. A book signing will follow
with many books given away free while
others are sold at a generous discount.
Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $35; Division/
RT Member, $30; Non-Member, $35
Onsite: ALA Member, $45; Division/RT
Member, $45; Non-Member, $45

Specialized Outreach Services (SOS) Luncheon

Sunday, July 12, noon – 2:00 p.m.ALTAFF
Do you know how to work with the hand
you have been dealt? Topics covered:
• How to select a good director
• Strategic Planning
• Relationships – Director/Board and
Board/Staff, being clear on your role/
responsibility as a trustee
• Liability
• The essentials of being a “GREAT TRUSTEE”
• Where are the resources
This is not a program/event you want to miss.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite, $55

The Laugh’s On Us!

Sunday, July 12, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.ALTAFF
Paula Poundstone, comedian extraordinaire,
and other hilarious humor writers will
entertain you at the end of a hectic day at
the conference. Wine and cheese platters
will be provided and a book signing will
follow. Many of the writers’ books will be
given away and others will be sold at a
generous discount. Don’t miss this “fall off
your chair laughing” event!
Tickets: Advance, $35; Onsite, $45

ASCLA

ASCLA Libraries Serving Special Populations Section Annual Dinner

Sunday, July 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Libraries Serving Special Populations
Section of the Association of Specialized
and Cooperative Library Agencies is hosting
its annual dinner in Chicago. This is
an opportunity to spend an evening visiting
with colleagues and meet new people
over an enjoyable dinner at a popular Chicago
restaurant. We will honor the 2009
ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award recipient and
this year’s Century Scholar.
Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $45;
ASCLA Division/RT Member, $40; Non-
Member, $50; Student, $35
Onsite: ALA Member, $55; ASCLA Division/
RT Member, $50; Non-Member,
$60; Student, $40

LLAMA

A Night of Laughs at Chicago’s Second City

Friday, July 10, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Since 1959, The Second City has established
itself as a Chicago landmark
and a national treasure. Join LLAMA for
a night of improv comedy at the theatre
that launched the careers of such comic
greats as Tina Fey, John Belushi, Mike Myers,
Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, and countless
others. Tickets include admission and
one free drink. A portion of each ticket
is a tax-deductible gift to support LLAMA
educational programming.
Tickets: ALA Member, $60; LLAMA Division/
RT Member, $60; Non-Member,
$60; Student, $40

YALSA

Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon

Saturday, July 11, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Come join us for lunch and listen to the
winner of the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards
Award, which honors an author, as well as
a specific body of his or her work that have
been popular over a period of time, speak
about their writing. The annual award is
administered by YALSA, the fastest growing
division of ALA, and sponsored by
School Library Journal.
Tickets: $59

Michael L. Printz Program and Reception

Monday, July 13, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award
for a book that exemplifies literary excellence
in young adult literature. The annual
award is administered by YALSA and sponsored
by Booklist magazine. Come listen
to the winner and honor book authors as
they speak about their writing, followed
by a dessert reception.
Tickets: Advance, $29; Onsite, $35

YA Author Coffee Klatch

Sunday, July 12, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy coffee featuring YALSA award winning
authors! Participants will have an opportunity
to mingle with authors who have
appeared on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant
Young Adult Readers and Popular
Paperbacks for Young Adults list.
Tickets: Advance, $19; Onsite, $25

YALSA’s Happy Hour and Fashion Show: What To Wear

Friday, July 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Steven Rosengard of Project Runway season
4 hosts YALSA’s first ever fashion show
and librarian makeover. We’ll highlight the
fashion of well-dressed librarians and give
you tips on how to dress successfully (and
inexpensively) for the library workplace.
Each person who registers for the event
will receive a free drink coupon courtesy
of Hyperion Books for Children.
Tickets: $10